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NFHS SOCCER EXAM 2025 LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS, EXAMS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY AND SPORT SCIENCES
A2 in the penalty area is advancing the ball toward his opponent's goal with an obvious goal-
scoring opportunity. B3 grabs A2's shirt and A2 does not score a goal. - ANSWER-Award Team A
a penalty kick and disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3)
During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the official and
interferes with active play. - ANSWER-Award Team A a direct kick from the point of the
infraction. - 13-2-1j
During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is
the correct procedure? - ANSWER-The referee should notify the state association and The game
will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1
During inspection of the field, the referees note that the corner flags are not orange. What
should be the referee's response? - ANSWER-This is permitted. - 1-3
Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be
done: - ANSWER-Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2
The official signal for a goal scored is: - ANSWER-Stopping the clock and pointing to the center
of the field. - Signal Chart
At the taking of a corner kick, the defending players must be: - ANSWER-10 yards from the ball. -
17-1-2
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The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. B7 takes the throw-in, and as he throws the ball in,
the ball spins just as it is released. The throw-in lands outside the touchline. The referee should:
- ANSWER-Award a throw-in to Team A at the original spot of the throw-in because the throw-in
by B7 did not enter the field. - 15-1-5
The referee has awarded Team B a penalty kick. As B4 runs towards the ball to take the kick, B9,
B7 and A5 enter the penalty area. The referee allows the kick to proceed. - ANSWER-Regardless
of the outcome, retake the kick. - 14-1-2 Penalty
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 spits at the
referee. If the referee stops play immediately, the referee should: - ANSWER-Display a red card
to A9 and restart play with an indirect kick. - 13-2-2m
B9 is tripped by A6. The referee stops play and awards a free kick to Team B. A6 remains at the
spot of the foul, between the ball and the goal defended by Team A, arguing that B9 fell over his
leg and that there was no trip. - ANSWER-The referee should caution A6 and require him to
leave the field of play. - 12-8-1; 13-3-1
While A10 is dribbling toward the goal, a substitute in the bench area, B17, throws a water
bottle at A5, striking him in the head. The referee stops play, determines that A5 is able to
continue to play and disqualifies B17. - ANSWER-The game must be restarted with an indirect
free kick by Team A from the location of the ball at the time A5 was struck. - 13-2-3b
The referee notices Player A has a broken knee brace. This player is improperly equipped. The
referee should: - ANSWER-- A. Allow the player to fix it if it is immediately correctable.
B. Allow the player to leave the field and allow a substitute.
C. Allow the player to leave the field without replacement, and then re-enter at the next dead
ball if an official is satisfied that the equipment is in order.
*D. All of the above. - 4-2; 4-3
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A team with fewer than 11 players, but at least 7 players, may have an additional player enter
the game: - ANSWER-At the next dead ball. - 3-3-8
A6 has banged heads with an opponent while trying to head a high ball. The referee has
stopped play and has determined that A6 has the signs of a possible concussion. The referee
requires A6 to leave the field and informs his coach that he may have suffered a concussion.
There is no state association rule about concussions beyond that contained in the NFHS rules
book. - ANSWER-The referee may allow A6 to return to the game if the coach indicates
appropriate medical personnel has cleared the player. - 3-3-2b(3)
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer observation
indicates that there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should: - ANSWER-Wait until
the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal equipment, caution the Team B
head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
During an attack by Team A, A4 is laying injured on the ground in an offside position. A3 scores
an apparent goal while A4 is in the offside position. - ANSWER-Allow the goal as A4 was not
involved in active play. - 11-1-4
Player A2 deliberately plays the ball to player B9 who is in an offside position. B9 should be: -
ANSWER-Allowed to continue to play, no infraction. - 11-1-4
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player A2. The
official should: - ANSWER-Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
A7 and A9 have both fallen to the ground next to each other in the vicinity of the ball. While still
on the ground, A9 attempts to kick the ball to A13. - ANSWER-A9 is guilty of dangerous play. The
referee should award Team B an indirect free kick. - 12-6
NFHS SOCCER EXAM 2025 LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS, EXAMS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY AND SPORT SCIENCES
A2 in the penalty area is advancing the ball toward his opponent's goal with an obvious goal-
scoring opportunity. B3 grabs A2's shirt and A2 does not score a goal. - ANSWER-Award Team A
a penalty kick and disqualify B3 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity. - 12-8-2d(3)
During active play, Team B's coach enters the playing field to argue a call with the official and
interferes with active play. - ANSWER-Award Team A a direct kick from the point of the
infraction. - 13-2-1j
During an inspection of the field, the referees note that the team areas are not marked. What is
the correct procedure? - ANSWER-The referee should notify the state association and The game
will begin without the proper markings. - 1-5-1
During inspection of the field, the referees note that the corner flags are not orange. What
should be the referee's response? - ANSWER-This is permitted. - 1-3
Due to inclement weather, both coaches agree to shorten the periods of the game. This may be
done: - ANSWER-Before the game begins or before the beginning of the second half. - 7-1-2
The official signal for a goal scored is: - ANSWER-Stopping the clock and pointing to the center
of the field. - Signal Chart
At the taking of a corner kick, the defending players must be: - ANSWER-10 yards from the ball. -
17-1-2
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The referee awards a throw-in to Team B. B7 takes the throw-in, and as he throws the ball in,
the ball spins just as it is released. The throw-in lands outside the touchline. The referee should:
- ANSWER-Award a throw-in to Team A at the original spot of the throw-in because the throw-in
by B7 did not enter the field. - 15-1-5
The referee has awarded Team B a penalty kick. As B4 runs towards the ball to take the kick, B9,
B7 and A5 enter the penalty area. The referee allows the kick to proceed. - ANSWER-Regardless
of the outcome, retake the kick. - 14-1-2 Penalty
A9 believes that he has been fouled by B4. The referee allows play to continue. A9 spits at the
referee. If the referee stops play immediately, the referee should: - ANSWER-Display a red card
to A9 and restart play with an indirect kick. - 13-2-2m
B9 is tripped by A6. The referee stops play and awards a free kick to Team B. A6 remains at the
spot of the foul, between the ball and the goal defended by Team A, arguing that B9 fell over his
leg and that there was no trip. - ANSWER-The referee should caution A6 and require him to
leave the field of play. - 12-8-1; 13-3-1
While A10 is dribbling toward the goal, a substitute in the bench area, B17, throws a water
bottle at A5, striking him in the head. The referee stops play, determines that A5 is able to
continue to play and disqualifies B17. - ANSWER-The game must be restarted with an indirect
free kick by Team A from the location of the ball at the time A5 was struck. - 13-2-3b
The referee notices Player A has a broken knee brace. This player is improperly equipped. The
referee should: - ANSWER-- A. Allow the player to fix it if it is immediately correctable.
B. Allow the player to leave the field and allow a substitute.
C. Allow the player to leave the field without replacement, and then re-enter at the next dead
ball if an official is satisfied that the equipment is in order.
*D. All of the above. - 4-2; 4-3
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A team with fewer than 11 players, but at least 7 players, may have an additional player enter
the game: - ANSWER-At the next dead ball. - 3-3-8
A6 has banged heads with an opponent while trying to head a high ball. The referee has
stopped play and has determined that A6 has the signs of a possible concussion. The referee
requires A6 to leave the field and informs his coach that he may have suffered a concussion.
There is no state association rule about concussions beyond that contained in the NFHS rules
book. - ANSWER-The referee may allow A6 to return to the game if the coach indicates
appropriate medical personnel has cleared the player. - 3-3-2b(3)
During the game, the referee notices that B30 has tape on her ear lobes. Closer observation
indicates that there are earrings underneath the tape. The referee should: - ANSWER-Wait until
the next stoppage; and since this is the first caution for illegal equipment, caution the Team B
head coach and require B30 to leave the game.
During an attack by Team A, A4 is laying injured on the ground in an offside position. A3 scores
an apparent goal while A4 is in the offside position. - ANSWER-Allow the goal as A4 was not
involved in active play. - 11-1-4
Player A2 deliberately plays the ball to player B9 who is in an offside position. B9 should be: -
ANSWER-Allowed to continue to play, no infraction. - 11-1-4
Team A has a kickoff in the first half of play. Player A1 kicks the ball backward to Player A2. The
official should: - ANSWER-Allow play to continue. - 8-1-3
A7 and A9 have both fallen to the ground next to each other in the vicinity of the ball. While still
on the ground, A9 attempts to kick the ball to A13. - ANSWER-A9 is guilty of dangerous play. The
referee should award Team B an indirect free kick. - 12-6
